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Jean Fossa Obituary

FOSSA, JEAN S. (PORRAZZO) 76, passed away peacefully December 28th surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife for 56 years of G. Richard Fossa (former Mayor of North Providence). Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Antonetta (Gidari) Porrazzo. Jean was the devoted mother of Richard D. Fossa and his fiancée Teri, and Lorna J. Fossa-Moretti and her husband Robert; cherished grandmother of Briana, Sgt. Corey, Brandon, Cameron and Casondra; and sister of Marian Porrazzo, Vilma Masciarelli and the late Peter Porrazzo. Jean was a L.P.N. at Roger Williams Medical Center and University Medical Center for over 35 years. Visiting hours are omitted. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Augustine Church, 639 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fruit Hill Day Service for the Elderly, 399 Fruit Hill Avenue, North Providence, RI 02911. To express your condolences through our online guestbook, visit pontarellimarinofunerals.com.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Jan. 2, 2014.

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Frank DiMaio

March 5, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jennifer F

February 6, 2014

Mayor Fossa and family, please accept my most sincere condolences. I am so saddened to hear of Jean's passing. I will remember her smile, infectious laugh and her sense of humor. Above all I will remember the loving way she spoke of her beloved husband and family.
Rest In Peace, Sweet Angel.

Terri Tehrani

January 21, 2014

To Dickie, and Family Sending our thoughts and prayers to you all at this time of sorrow.May God her tightly in his arms.Terri Tehrani, Sonny and Dolores Ianniello Boca Raton Fl

January 21, 2014

Richard: I am so sorry to have heard about the passing of your Wife. Please except our condolences and prayers at this sad time. Richard & Patricia Campagnone-Daytona Beach, Florida

joseph Iaciofano

January 19, 2014

Sorry

David Desnoyers

January 14, 2014

Lorna, my condolences to you and your family on your loss.

Phyllis Sousa Lynch

January 13, 2014

Dick, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Phyllis Sousa Lynch.

January 11, 2014

Sorry for the loss to the entire family, hope the new year will bring good health and peace to all.
June & Larry Desnoyers Fl.

Anthony & Lyn Campanile

January 10, 2014

Dear Dick and Family, we are so sorry for your lose. Our Hearts and Prayers are with you all!!

Giovanni Cortellessa,JR

January 10, 2014

My deepest condolences for your loss.

Linda Cunnungham

January 9, 2014

Dick and Family,Please find comfort in knowing that my heart is with you,in this very sorrowful time of you lives.God love and bless you all.Love Linda

Stephen Kirby

January 8, 2014

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Terry Patriarca Jr

January 8, 2014

sorry for your loss

Maureen Nangle

January 8, 2014

Dear Lorna and Family- You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am sending you a hug Lorna. May you fins comfort in your family, friends and happy memories.

January 8, 2014

To the Fossa Family, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
As a Nurse, I was very fortunate to work with Jean at Roger Williams Hospital, she was a caring and compassionate Nurse.
God Bless her, may she rest with the Angels of Healing.
Steven and Diane Bifulco Cranston R.I.

Megan Giammarco

January 8, 2014

Dear Fossa Family, So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God Bless You.
Megan and Sarah-Joy Giammarco

Joseph McDonald III

January 7, 2014

Dear Fossa family, my deepest condolonces on your loss. My prayers go out to you and your famliy.

Louise Murray

January 7, 2014

Dear Uncle Richard, Dick and Lorna: I will never forget auntie's infectious laugh! Wishing you all peace! Neice/Cousin Louise

January 7, 2014

Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Nan/Emo DiNitto

Laurie Durango

January 7, 2014

To the Fossa Family and Masciarelli's,
Our sincerest condolences to all of you on the loss of Jean. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. May the memories you share stay in your hearts and help you through this difficult time.
Laurie Durango, Jeremy & Jessica Durango

Rosemarie DeLuca

January 7, 2014

To the Fossa Family, Our deepest sympathies go out to all of you. May your memories comfort you at this difficult time.
Rosemarie DeLuca and family

Donna Caccia

January 6, 2014

Dear Mr. Fossa, Lorna and family,

So sorry to hear about the loss of Mrs. Fossa. Will always remember the fun times we shared and how she made us laugh. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Donna and Tony Caccia and family

January 6, 2014

Dear Richard, Lillian and I were sorry to hear of Jean's passing. May God Bless you and your family and may He care for Jean in a special way until we all meet again.

Mike and Lillian

January 6, 2014

To the Fossa Family, our deepest Sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Peter Parrella (Peter Boy) and family.

Bob & Rose Ashton

January 6, 2014

Dick and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Jean. What a wonderful woman!! She was a very special lady who we loved very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kenneth & Gina Marciano

January 6, 2014

Fossa Family,
Ken and I want to express our deepest condolences. We will keep you in our prayers and thoughts during this most difficult time. May you all feel God's loving arms around you and his love in your hearts.

Ann McGuirl

January 6, 2014

I knew Jean from Roger Williams and St.
Augustine's. She was a very caring nurse. It was always nice to see her and chat for a few minutes. I'm sorry
for your loss.

Ann McGuirl

January 6, 2014

To the Fossa Family
I knew Jean from Roger Williams and St.
Augustine's Church. She was a great nurse with a calming manner about her.
It was always nice to see her and chat for a few minutes.

I'm sorry for your loss.

Richard & Marcia Tramonti

January 6, 2014

Dear Richard and Family, Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your wonderful wife and mother.

JEAN Restivo

January 5, 2014

DICK ,RICHARD LORNA YOUR WIFE AN MOTHER WILL ALWAYS HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN OUR HEARTS.
SHE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND WILL BE TRULY MISSED
JEAN & ED RESTIVO & FAMILY

John, Cheryle, Taylor & Sienna McDonald

January 5, 2014

Please accept our deepest sympathies... We have nothing but the finest memories of Mrs Fossa. Our prayers are with your entire family.

January 5, 2014

Dear Lorna, Richard and family,
Please accept our sincere sympathy for the loss of your wife and mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time

Elaine and Leslie Solitro Lefebvre

January 5, 2014

Dear Lorna and family,

We were very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary ( Rao) and Ray Tudino.

January 5, 2014

Dear Richard,,

Peter and I were saddened to hear of the passing of your wife Jean. Please accept our sincere condolences.

Jeannette (Coccoli) Cardullo

tony marchetti

January 5, 2014

To Richard Fossa , friend and team mate on Lasalle football team ,
My sincere condolences to you and your family

Nick Piti

January 5, 2014

Richard and family,
I was saddened to hear of Jeannie's passing.My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

John A. Celona

January 4, 2014

Please accept my deep and sincere sympathy on Jean's passing - she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. My thoughts and prayers are with you all

January 4, 2014

Dear Richard and Family,

Our family was so sorry to hear of the passing of your lovely wife. May you find the peace and solace that only the Lord can give us in times such as these.

Sincerely,
Paul, Linda, and Natalie Faella

Annette celona

January 4, 2014

Dick and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Jeanie. She was a beautiful person.

January 4, 2014

Richard,
My deepest condolences. I was restricted to the house for some time,hence my absence from services. I will keep you and her in my prayers.
A. Vincent DeRobbio,M.D.

January 4, 2014

Dear Dick and Family,
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family on the passing of Jean. We have many fond memories of her from over the years. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Tom, Ann and Jennifer Norato

January 4, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to Richard and family. Jeany was a beautiful lady. Gil and carol sechio

Paula Swanson

January 4, 2014

Richard I am so sorry, our deepest sympathy, Paula and family.

Frank & Carolyn Tortis

January 4, 2014

Dear Richard, we send our deepest sympathy for the loss of your wife Jean. We are sorry we were unable to attend her mass due to a work commitment. God Bless you and your family.

Ann Fera Marston

January 4, 2014

With deepest sympathy

Larry Roberti

January 4, 2014

Dear Richard and Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences and apologies that we were not able to attend Jean's mass.
Jean was such a kind and wonderful person and she will be sorely missed.
Please know that we will keep Jean and all of you in our prayers.

Sincerely.

Larry and Paula Roberti

January 4, 2014

Dear Dick, Lorna, Richard and family. Please accept our sincere and deepest condolences...Our prayers and thoughts will always be with you all. Nick and i are fortunate to have so many fond memories of Saratoga., and Jeannie's little hotel and drinks on the patio....Jeannie was a loving, caring person, and so are you and your family. Nickie is going to miss his phone calls with Jeannie. he loved her very much.....Thank GOD you have some wonderful memories with Jeannie and your family... We love you all. GOD BLESS and our prayers will always be with you... Cathy Crepeau and Nick DiStefano

January 4, 2014

Dear Richard and family,
Words cannot express our sincere sympathy for the loss of Jean.
Ron and Blanche Tarro

January 4, 2014

Dear Richard and Family our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Ron & Blanche Tarro

January 4, 2014

Dear Mr. Fossa, Richard, Lorna and family....we are so sorry for the loss of Mrs.Fossa. She was a true lady and she will be missed by all that knew her. Colleen and Dave Manuppelli

Bill Warren

January 4, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to the Fossa family.
Councilman Bill Warren and wife Charlene

Robert & Patricia Bianco

January 4, 2014

Cuz,
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your wife Jean. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these difficult times. May the sorrow that you feel soon be replaced by the joyful memories of your lifetime together.

Gloria & David Sciarra

January 4, 2014

Dear Richard, so sorry to hear of Jeanie's passing. she was a wonderful and giving person, many fond memories of the early years on Jastram St.May God be with you to help you and your family through this difficult time.

January 4, 2014

Lorna, Bob, and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! So sorry for you loss!

Gail Brothers

January 3, 2014

There was never a dull moment at UMG when Jean was on...her smile was infectious as was her spirit...rest in peace Jean...I will miss you..

robert colson

January 3, 2014

to the Fossa family so sorry for your loss my through and prayers are with you

January 3, 2014

Dear Richard, Lorna and Family,

Our sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved Jean. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Janice and Lewis Pucci

January 3, 2014

Richard and Family.

On behalf of the St. Xavier's Academy, Class of 1955, we send our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Jean will always remain in our hearts and prayers.

Janice (Monaco) Pucci

Agnes Briggs

January 3, 2014

Richard and family. My prayers and sympathy are with you at this difficult time.

Cindy, Harold & Emily Paquin

January 3, 2014

Mayor, family and friends, our deepest sympathies. We will keep you in our thoughts & prayers. May God Bless you at this most difficult time.

January 3, 2014

Dear Mayor Fossa please except our condolences, our prayers are with you and your family. Agostino and Pasqualina Bucci ..

January 3, 2014

Dear Mayor Fossa we extend our condolences to you and your family. Our prayers are with you during this time of sorrow . Agostino and Pasqualina Bucci

Rocco & Anastasia DeLuca

January 3, 2014

Dear Richard, Please accept our sincere sympathy to you and your family for your recent loss. May God give you the strength to get through this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the entire Fossa family.

January 3, 2014

Dick, Richard and Lorna,

We were so sorry to hear of Jean's passing. We couldn't have asked for better next door neighbors.
Cherish the memories.

Richard and Deborah Bennett
North Providence, RI

Dewey( the Duke) Santomassimo,Jr.

January 3, 2014

Dear Richard,my condolences for the loss of your wife.

January 3, 2014

Dear Richard and family ,
We are so sorry to hear of Jeanne passing.
I have such fond memories of growing up with her on the hill. Later, in life she became myself and my daughters beach buddies , we had lots of laughs.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time .She was a great lady .
Sincerely,
Marie Palleschi-Ianiero and Lynn Ianiero-Barkett

January 3, 2014

Richard Our deepest sympathy to you and all your family.
Placido & Marcella DiFilippo

Joe Sanita

January 3, 2014

Dear Richard and family
My deepest condolences to you at the loss of your cherished wife.
Joe Sanita

Helen Cesario

January 3, 2014

I am so very sorry for your loss of Jean my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

January 3, 2014

Dear Richard and Family, we were very saddened to hear of Jean's passing. Please accept our sincere condolences at this difficult time.
Gayle & Jimmy Pascetta

Susan&Anthony Grande

January 3, 2014

Dear Richard, Our thoughts and prays are with you and your family. Jean and you were a wonderful example of how married people should live their lives.

January 3, 2014

Dear Lorna and the Fossa family,Our deepest sympathy to all. May her wonderful memories of love stay in your minds and hearts,to help you get through this difficult time.Love, Tommy and Ginny Mattia

Jay McDonald

January 3, 2014

Was so sad to learn the passing of Mrs. Fossa. The family was always a second family to me. Growing up and spenting so much time with you all at your home. Our deepest sympathy to you all. She will be missed.

Gail Mattia

January 3, 2014

Dear Lorna and Family and Richard and Family, please accept my deepest condolences.

Marisa, David, David Jr. & Daniel DiChiara

January 3, 2014

Mr. Fossa, Lorna & Family
Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Mrs Fossa was a wonderful woman full of life and love, especially for her family. I have many great memories of her while growing up, she will always have a special place in my heart. Our thoughts and prayer are with all of you.

Edward, Annie & Tito Zambarano

January 3, 2014

Deepest Sympathy to you. God bless you and your family.

DeCristofaro

January 3, 2014

Mayor Fossa, Lorna and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time!

Bill, Joely, Thomas and Amber DeCristofaro

Albert and Lori Cesario jr.

January 3, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Joe Faioli

January 3, 2014

Dear Richard and family
So very sorry for the loss of Jeanie she was a wonderful woman. You both were incredible friends and neighbors to my mother and father. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe & Deb Faioli

Nancy Argenti

January 3, 2014

Mayor Fossa and family
We are deeply saddened to hear of Jean's passing. She was a wonderful person. Steven remembers her as his lunch teacher, and I remember how wonderful she was to my cousin Cathy before she passed from her illness. Anna is so sorry also. She has known you for a long time and really liked Jean. May you always keep your loving memories of Jean and know she is truly your angel. May she RIP. The Argenti family, Anna,Steve, Nancy and Nicole

January 3, 2014

Dick, Richard, Lorna, sisters and grandchilden: I was deeply saddened to read of Jean's passing. I knew her for close to 40 years since she worked on East 1 at Roger Williams, but never got to appreciate who she really was until she worked with us and our cancer patients at 50 Maude Street. She was a devoted colleague liked by patients, families, staff, and doctors. She gave her best to all of them. We shared many joys and tribulations over the years and I considered her a trusted friend. I'll miss her but, as with all of you, our sadness will be replaced by all the fond memories we each have of her and her grace. My condolences at this hard time.
Dr. Frank Cummings

Gail Mattia

January 3, 2014

Lorna and Dick, I am so very sorry for the loss of your Mother. There are no words adequate for such a loss. May she Rest in Peace and live forever in your hearts.

Dena-Marie Mattia

January 3, 2014

My deepest sympathies to Lorna and her entire family. My heart goes out to you all.

david zarrella

January 3, 2014

to the fossa family,
our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Dennis A. Psilopoulos

January 3, 2014

Mayor Richard Fossa & Family,
I am sorry for your loss, may she live in the hearts of all that loved her.

Nicholas SanMartino

January 3, 2014

Dear Dick & Family
I am so sorry for your loss. May the wonderful memories help ease the pain through this most difficult time. God has added a shining star to the heavens to shine down on you forever. God Bless

January 3, 2014

Dear Richard,
So very sorry to hear of Jean's passing -my deepest condolences to you and your family. Remembering all of you in my prayers. Sincerely, Rocco A. Quattrocchi

Michael & Nancy Sepe

January 3, 2014

Dear Richard & Family - Our condolences to you at losing dear Jean. She was a special person and a caring Nurse to us many years ago. She will be missed...
With sympathy, Michael & Nancy Sepe and family and your friends at North-Eastern Tree.

Tony & Connie Donfrancesco

January 3, 2014

Dear Richard & Family
We were saddened to hear of Jean's passing. She will be remenbered in our thoughts & prayers.

steven lancia

January 3, 2014

To the fossa family
So many great memories.
She will never be forgotten.
Love and respect
Steven a lancia

Agnes Siravo

January 3, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Chris Lussier

January 3, 2014

Dick,

May you find comfort in your time of need. Your family will be in our prayers.

Alfred & Ann Sormanti

January 3, 2014

Dear Richard and Family please except our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

vincent decesare

January 3, 2014

Dear Richard : Please accept our sincere sorrow at the passing and loss of Jean to you and your family. May precious memories keep her close to our hearts and mind. Vin & Diane DeCesare

Joe Marciano

January 3, 2014

To the Fossa Family,

So very sorry to hear of the passing of Jean. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May god look over you during these difficult times.

Dolores Petricone

January 3, 2014

To the Fossa Family,
I will always remember Jeannie's compassion while my husband was getting chemotherapy. She was a fine and loving woman.
Dolores Petricone

George and Eileen Smith

January 3, 2014

Dear Richard and family
So sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you . Jean was the best

January 3, 2014

Dear Richard
We are saddened by the news of your lovely wife Jean's passing. Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
Ken and Mary Ann LaFazia

Bill & Ann Vargas

January 3, 2014

Richard, Please accept our sincerest condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

COLLEEN M. (CASEY) & LOUIE RANIERI

January 3, 2014

Dear Mayor Fossa & Family Members of Jean,
~~What a Beautiful Smile, On Such a Loving Lady~~
I'm So Sorry for your Loss. May her 'Angels' guide her to the
Lord, God our Father. ~~ Many Blessings to You & Your Family.
Always
Colleen M. (Casey) Ranieri

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